Obituary

Dr. Cubert smith, 81, of charleston, died september 30^th. At hubbard hospice house after an extended illness.

Dr. Smith grew up in saint albans, wv. He was a graduate of garnet high school and held a master of fine arts degree from the university of guanajuato in san miguel de allende, mexico, a doctor of philosophy degree from union graduate school in yellow springs, ohio and did post-doctoral work at harvard university. He was a current member of the charleston city council where he has served for twelve years.

One of dr. Smith’s sculptures was among the works selected to represent the u.S. In the 2^nd. Black world arts festival in nigeria. In 1982 governor rockefeller selected him as west virginia’s nominee to attend the american academy in rome, and subsequently named him an outstanding west virginian. He was also recognized by secretary of state a. James manchin as ambassador for the arts for the state of west virginia.

Dr. Smith taught art in kanawha county schools and at west virginia state university. During mayor kemp melton’s administration, he served as director of the charleston-korolev sister

city program – a cultural exchange initiative with korolev, russia. There are a number of dr. Smith’s sculptures in and around the kanawha valley, including haddad riverfront park, south charleston mound, yeager airport, capital high school and west virginia state university. Of special meaning to him were the bronze plaques he created for the doors at st. Paul’s baptist church in saint albans.

Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, eva knapp and their daughter, malyka knapp-smith.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to7:00 p.M. Friday, october 5, 2018 at barlow bonsall funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the covenant house or any local shelter or social justice organization in the city.

You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com

barlow bonsall is in charge of arrangements.